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The title you read is correct; at least one consumer did report whiplash when the wooden chair he purchased at J.C. Penney collapsed when he sat on it. Other consumers reported bruising and other injuries from similar accidents. J.C. Penny is offering a full refund.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

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Parents should avoid purchasing Kmart's Basic Edition Girls' Clothing Sets during back-to-school shopping this year. Kmart has recalled two shirts in this line because they have dangerous drawstring-waists, which may pry loose and tangle a vehicle door, thus, creating the risk of serious injury or death. Parents can reduce the risk of injury by removing the string. For more information on...

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Candles are supposed to burn, not torch. This is exactly why "Avant Yarde" is recalling three styles of outdoor citronella candles. These candles burn so hot, the wick sets fire to the wax, thus, transforming these outdoor candles into outdoor torches. The company is voluntarily recalling the product, after receiving reports of consumers suffering from burns.For more information on this...

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Lead-based interior-paint was a major concern back when I was a child. Although yesterday's mother was probably not too concerned about finding their kids gnawing on walls, today's mother has much to worry about, given the abundance of lead paint in children's toys, Earlier this week, Jo-Ann Fabric recalled their "Robbie Duckyâ„¢ Kids Water Can after discovering toxic levels of lead. Toys...

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Sherman-Williams is issuing a recall of Hi-Heat cans, After receiving a report of a can exploding in a consumer's face and causing serious head injuries. The consumer's injuries inclused a shattered an eye socket, knocked out teeth, and a broken the jaw and nose. While the cans retail for $20.00, Sherman-Williams is offering only $15.00 refund checks. Go figure!For more information on this...

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Tuesday Mattel recalled 9 million toys due to a potentially deadly magnet. The recall includes toys containing small, rare-earth magnets, which are twenty times stronger than an average magnet. The magnets pose a risk to children because if they swallow more than one, the magnets may attract each other through the intestinal walls and tear into soft tissue. This is exactly what happened to...

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Retailers of pacifiers with Swarovski crystals glued to the pacifier's handle have been voluntarily recalled. The crystals can become easily separated, and pose a choking hazard. Perhaps this just goes to show that bling is not for babies.For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

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CVS Pharmacy is recalling Playskool Toddler Sippy cups due to a choking hazard. The company has received reports of children chewing through the spout of the cup. CVS stores are urging consumers to immediately discard the product, and are offering consumers a full refund. For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

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Bond Manufacturing Company issued a recall for the Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chair. These chairs may collapse or fall backwards. The recall was announced after no less than 13 consumers experienced severe injuries to their shoulders, back, neck and head. Owners of these chairs should stop use, and call the consumer help-line at (866) 771-2663 for a full refund.For more information on this...

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Michigan Reps. John D. Dingell and Bart Stupak, Dem. are urging meatpacking companies and Safeway to stop the practice of packaging meat in carbon monoxide gas. This practice makes the meat appear fresher because it will not turn brown as quickly. Although there are no known health-risks associated with carbon monoxide, consumers can be tricked into purchasing unhealthy meat, which can lead to...

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This blog has reported many a product defects concerning toxic children's toys; mostly imported from China. In fact, more than half of all recalls have been for Chinese manufactured goods. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) claims it is powerless to enforce basic safety standards in imported goods, such as controlling lead content. If the CPSC cannot keep our children safe, then it...

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Toshiba Corporation is recalling 10,000 laptop batteries manufactured by Sony after receiving reports of lithium-ion batteries spontaneously catching on fire. The batteries can cause serious injuries if they short-circuit. Users of Toshiba laptops with Sony batteries should stop use immediately, and consult local Toshiba retailers for complimentary replacement.For more information on this...

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After discovering lead paint in Thomas Trains, RC2 has issued a recall of the product. Lead paint is known to cause numerous injuries, including seizures and death. This is one toy parents should take away from their children. RC2 is offering to replace the toys at no charge.For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Defective adn Dangerous Products.

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The number of people that have reported falling ill after eating at the Pars Cove restaurant booth at the Taste of Chicago has now risen to 717. The restaurant served a hummus salad that had been tainted with Salmonella. The number of confirmed food poisoning cases is now 116. Pars Cove, a Persian restaurant that describes itself on its Web site as "the place where health and cost...

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Kazuma refuses to pull the Meerkat 50 Youth ATV off the market, or make the product safer. The Consumer Public Safety Commission (CPSC) is unable to force a recall. The ATV is marketed to children under 11 and the products numerous defects places the children at a high risk of serious injury or death. Defects include being able to start in gear and lack of front brakes and parking brakes.The...

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